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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.78, 1,193.04 and 514.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.78, 1,193.04 and 514.86 is: 710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.78 : 1,193.04 = 514.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.78/1,193.04 = 514.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.78x = 1,193.04 × 514.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.78x = 614,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,248.57/864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.29

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